2025 Asian Student Achievement Program Welcome
Welcome!
We are looking forward to your arrival on campus this fall, and would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in Grand Valley State University’s Asian Student Achievement Program Welcome. This three-day experience is designed to welcome you to campus, help you connect with fellow students, and introduce you to dedicated and involved faculty and staff. It will also guide you in navigating the various campus and community resources available to you, with the help of the ASAP Student Mentors!
Upon completing this experience, participants will be automatically enrolled in the Laker Connections Asian Student Achievement (LC-ASAP) Program year-long program aimed at fostering an environment where students can reach their full potential at GVSU while being their authentic selves. This program offers year-round opportunities, including exploring traditional Asian crafts, attending Professional Development events, Cultural New Year celebrations, AAPIDA Heritage Month, and more!
Please Register before July 31st!
Contact Anna Miller if you would like to Register beyond this date
Highlights from Last Year
2024 Cohort
Last year, 22 students joined the 2024 cohort with the help of the ASAP Peer Mentors!


Resource Programming
Students will learn more about resources available to them on campus, and engage in hands-on activities with their cohort.
Last year, Grand Valley staff members shared information about:
- University Counseling Center
- Student Academic Success Center
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Cook Leadership Academy
Tour of GVSU's Pew Campus
Students will learn to take the free LakerLine bus to Downtown Grand Rapids, and explore the Pew Campus, which includes class buildings for students in:
- Engineering
- Business
- Social Work
- Health Sciences
The Pew campus also offers:
- On-campus housing options
- Student Support Services (Career Center, Steelcase Library, Knowledge Market, and more)
- Dining Options


Optional Evening Activities
After Welcome programming is done for the day, students can choose to attend a variety of evening activities over the three days.
Examples include:
- Outdoor sports (volleyball, tennis, basketball, etc.)
- Free events in Downtown Grand Rapids
- Crafts for your dorm room
- Board and card games
Welcome Leaders
Seniors

Michael Loo
Undergraduate Student
Mechanical Engineering

Jamille Binuya
Undergraduate Student
Radiation Therapy
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Lily Nykamp
Undergraduate Student
Nursing

Tucker McLane
Graduate Student
Public Health
Undergraduate Degree: Exercise Science

Timothy Hunyh
Undergraduate Student
Marketing
Juniors

Camille Evangelista
Undergraduate Student
Nursing

Elise Tchieng
Undergraduate Student
Behavioral Neuroscience
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Abigail Floyd
Undergraduate Student
Behavioral Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences